
Best of the Bandstand Days
American
The Ladies of Bandstand
Dee Dee Sharp
Tantalizing vocals with a sassy style have been Sharp’s signature during her more than forty year career as a song stylist.
Whether appearing in a plus showroom, performing before royalty, working a crowd into frenzy in a popular club or headlining a rock and roll revue, audiences love this lady – truly deserving the Diva title
Among her many distinctions, Dee Dee Sharp:
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Has been honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Philadelphia Music Foundation
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Has raised thousands of dollars for the United Negro College Fund
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Was signed by Maybelline cosmetic firm to write and record radio commercials for its “Shades of You” products
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Was enlisted by the Campbell Soup Company to assist in their $30 million campaign to get consumers to use low fat soup instead of milk and butter in their Thanksgiving “Mashed Potatoes”.
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Was a 2001 inductee into the Rhythm and Blues Foundation
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Kathy Young
Before she was 16 years old KATHY YOUNG had what millions work their life for - she was a star. At age 14 KATHY YOUNG caught the eye of a producer at a Wink Martindale T.V. show and within weeks she recorded what quickly became a number one HIT and a standard in rock & roll "A THOUSAND STARS" and became nicknamed "THE CINDERELLA OF SHOW BUSINESS ".
For five years she traveled the U.S., Hawaii and Canada with Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, The Shirrells, Bo Diddly, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Ray Charles and Neil Sedaka just to name a few and appeared on American Bandstand four times where she received her gold record for "A THOUSAND STARS".

Dodie Stevens



In 1959, at age thirteen, Dodie had the #1 hit, gold record “Tan Shoes & Pink Shoe Laces” followed with “Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight”, “No” and “Merry, Merry Christmas Baby”. All hit the Billboard charts in the early 60's.
While still in high school, Dodie’s career skyrocketed. She appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand and starred with Fabian in her first film, “Hound Dog Man”, followed by “Convicts Four”, starring Ben Gazzara. She also co-starred with Frankie Avalon in “Alakazam The Great”, an animated feature film. She continued to record a string of singles and albums, and more television guest appearances followed, including The Bob Hope Show, and Pat Boone’s Chevy Showroom. Dodie also toured worldwide with Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell and many more teen idols from that era.
In the early 70’s she joined Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’77 touring internationally and recording three albums for A&M Records until 1973. She continued to perform in concert with artists such as Harry Belafonte, Boz Scaggs and Loretta Lynn, including numerous appearances on The Tonight Show, Midnight Special and Solid Gold. For twelve years she worked exclusively with Mac Davis in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and every major music theater worldwide. During this time, she also appeared in television specials with Dolly Parton, Donna Summer and Luther Vandross. In addition, in the 80’s, you would have heard Dodie’s voice on television commercials including Sprint and Dole Pineapple.
The Reflections
Medley of Doo Wop Oldies
